Financial assistance for kidney patient, once Nepali film actor

KATHMANDU: The Deepshika Foundation has recently provided financial aid for the treatment of kidney patient Laxmi Rana, a once-upon-time artiste of the Nepali film industry.

The Foundation's President Deepshika Khadka provided Rs 300,000 to Rana, stating that she would like to give back to society in a personal capacity.

The Foundation, as a charity, has been providing financial support to the poor and needy ones.

Patient Rana, who has acted in Nepali films like 'Manakanama', 'Eksaath', 'Malai Maaf Garideu' has both of her kidneys failed. She was diagnosed of kidney failure for the first time eight years ago.

A campaign was recently launched to collect financial aid for Rana who had not been able to receive proper treatment for her ailment owing to her bleak financial condition.